Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Chronology
Notes
Maps
Historical introduction
1. Foundation and privileges
2. Warfare and politics
3. Religions and charitable functions
4. Humans and material resources
5. Attitudes towards the Templars
6. The trial
Bibliography
Index

About the Author

Malcolm Barber is Professor of Medieval History at the University of Reading. Keith Bate was Senior Lecturer in Classics at the University of Reading

Reviews

"The book comprises a very substantial collection of translated material illustrative of its history. The introduction is lucid and beautifully written, and the collection will be an asset for third-year courses at universities." "--"Professor Jonathan Riley-Smith, Cambridge University